The Iridium 9505a is a second-generation Iridium handset. Just like other Iridium satellite phones, it can be used in every location on the planet, as at the moment Iridium is the only satellite network that covers the whole globe from pole to pole.

The Iridium 9505a is quite light . . . → Read More: Iridium 9505a satellite phone

Iridium released its latest satellite phone, the Iridium 9555, in October 2008. The new Iridium 9555 satellite phone has gained ground since then, but still isn’t as popular as its famous predecessor.

The main improvement to the previous model, the Iridium 9505a, is its reduced by 30% size and weight. The Iridium . . . → Read More: Iridium 9555 satellite phone

The Kyocera 66-SK was the first Iridium satellite phone available, introduced in 1999. It has been discontinued now and replaced by the Iridium 9505a and recently the Iridium 9555.

The Kyocera SS-66K Single Mode Iridium Handset was constructed as a weather resistant phone. It includes: an integral antenna, graphical LCD display, answering . . . → Read More: Kyocera SS-66K satellite phone

The Ascom 21 was Thuraya’s first satellite phone. It is dual mode phone, that can work both within the GSM network and Thuraya’s satellite network (see Thuraya coverage) and similar in size and capabilities to the Hughes 7101 and Hughes 7100. The Ascom 21 has a built in GPS . . . → Read More: Thuraya Ascom 21 satellite phone

The Hughes 7100 was Thuraya’s second satphone handheld after the Ascom 21. Similarly to the Hughes 7101 the phone is dual mode (GSM and SAT) and has an integrated GPS module. The phone has been discontinued. Currently Thuraya only sells its latest generation satellite phones (SG-2520 and SO-2510).

Weight: 220g . . . → Read More: Thuraya Hughes 7100 satellite phone

Thuraya’s Hughes 7101 is a first generation Thuraya satellite phone. Similarly to the Hughes 7100, it is a dual mode phone (GSM and SAT) and has an integrated GPS module.

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Weight: 220g . . . → Read More: Thuraya Hughes 7101 satellite phone

Thuraya’s SG-2520 is the first satellite smartphone and the smallest dual mode satellite phone (the SO-2510 being the absolute smallest).

Dimensions: 138 x 52 x 18.8 mm (5.4 x 2.1 x 0.7 inches)

Weight: 180g (6.3 oz)

Screen: 262,000 color display, 128 x 128 pixels (1.5 inch)

Battery: 2h 20 min talk time and 50 h standby time

GPRS: terrestrial (GSM) and satellite

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The SO-2510 is at the moment the world’s smallest satellite phone. It’s comparable in size to the, once so popular, Nokia 3510 cell phone. It works in the Thuraya satellite network, but unlike it’s cousins, the SG-2520 smartphone and the Hughes 7101, it does not have dual (GSM and satellite) mode.

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Thuraya XT is Thuraya’s latest satellite phone, after the SG-2520 and SO-2510 handhelds. It doesn’t work in GSM mode, and so is designed only to work within Thuraya’s network. The XT is similar in size to the two previous Thuraya phones, the main difference being that it is splash-, shock- and dust-resistent. . . . → Read More: Thuraya XT satellite phone

The GSP 1700 is Globalstar’s latest handheld. It’s smaller and lighter not only than Globalstar’s earlier satellite phone, but also significantly smaller and nearly two times lighter than both Iridium’s 9505a and Globalstar’s earlier satphone, the GSP-1600.

Dimensions: 135 x 55 x 37 mm (5.3 x 2.2 x 1.5 inches) without the antenna. The GSP 1700′s antenna is rotable.Weight: 200g (7 ounces). . . . → Read More: Globalstar GSP-1700 Satellite Phone

The Qualcomm GSP-1600 is a satellite phone intended for the Globalstar network.

The phone has been replaced by Globalstar with a newer model, the GSP-1700.

The GSP-1600 sat phone is tri-mode (allowing for satellite, CDMA and analog connections to be made).

Dimensions: 177 x 57 x 48 mm (7 x 2.25 x 1.92 inches) without antenna

Weight: 370g (13 . . . → Read More: Globalstar GSP-1600 Satellite Phone

The Telit SAT 600 is a dual mode (GSM 900 and satellite) Globalstar handheld phone. It is a smaller and lighter version of the Telit SAT 550. Newer Globalstar satellite phones include the GSP-1600 and GSP-1700.

Dimensions: 224 x 65 x 50 mm (8.8 x 2.6 x 2 inches) without antenna Weight: 360g (12.7 oz) Battery: Globalstar satellite mode . . . → Read More: Telit SAT 600

The Telit SAT 550 is a dual mode (GSM 900 and satellite) Globalstar handheld phone. It has been followed by the Telit SAT 600, GSP-1600 and GSP-1700 Globalstar satellite phones.

Dimensions: 224 x 65 x 50 mm (8.8 x 2.6 x 2 inches) without antenna Weight: 360g (12.7 oz) Battery: Globalstar satellite mode 2.5h talk time 37h standby GSM . . . → Read More: Telit SAT 550